{"title":"Shoichi Uchiyama","description":"Japanese lighting designer Shoichi Uchiyama (b. 1947) is celebrated for bringing rigorous mathematical analysis, optical physics, and glare-free serenity to contemporary architectural illumination. Graduating from Tokyo Zokei University in 1972, Uchiyama dedicated his Tokyo studio to mastering the structural behavior of indirect light.\n\nUchiyama achieved worldwide design fame through his defining collaboration with Danish lighting master Louis Poulsen. His crowning triumph is the Enigma Pendant (2003)—an ethereal, floating luminaire composed of ultra-thin, concentric acrylic shades suspended on fine stainless-steel wires beneath an LED light source. Resembling floating rings of light, the fixture provides completely glare-free, downward ambient illumination. He has also authored precision architectural systems for Yamagiwa.","products":[{"product_id":"enigma-825-pendant-aluminium","title":"Enigma 825 Pendant Lamp","description":"The Enigma 825 Pendant designed by Shoichi Uchiyama in 2005 is a striking fusion of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian lighting philosophy. This large-scale fixture is defined by its architectural structure of floating circular layers that appear to hover mid-air, creating a sense of weightlessness and transparency. The design features several thin, matte-finished acrylic rings suspended by ultra-fine wires, which catch and diffuse the light to provide a soft and comfortable downward illumination. By positioning the light source within the cone-shaped top, the design ensures that the light is filtered through the graduating discs, effectively eliminating glare while creating a rhythmic interplay of light and shadow. This focus on indirect, atmospheric lighting makes it an ideal centerpiece for large dining areas, foyers, or high-ceilinged commercial spaces. The pendant is constructed from brushed aluminum and high-quality acrylic, materials chosen for their ability to provide a clean, modern aesthetic that complements a wide range of interior styles. Its distinctive silhouette is both a functional lighting tool and a sculptural art piece that transforms the surrounding environment. Dimensions for this largest version in the series include a diameter of 82.5 centimeters and a height of 155 centimeters. Each piece is manufactured by Louis Poulsen, continuing the brand's tradition of creating innovative luminaires that shape the perception of space.","brand":"Louis Poulsen","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51718303777089,"sku":null,"price":19241.96,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/4150\/0993\/files\/4233153e-1cc7-4b60-a0ed-f73159e5215b.webp?v=1793224135"}],"url":"https:\/\/reevela.com\/collections\/shoichi-uchiyama.oembed","provider":"Reevela","version":"1.0","type":"link"}